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Possible to call a UK 0800 number from here?

  • 18-12-2007 11:55AM
    #1
    egan007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I want to call the UK number: 0800 028 8251
    I have a standard BT phone line is it possible?

    Have tried 00 44 800 ...

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    rmacm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭rmacm


    I don't think it's possible to do it any time I've seen UK companies advertise a freephone service for the UK and Ireland there has been sererate numbers i.e. an 0800 and 1800 number given. There is a European wide free phone number with the prefix 00800...I've hardly ever seen it used though.


  • #3
    Tom Cruises Left Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,099 ✭✭✭Tom Cruises Left Nut


    It is possible to call it, just drop the 0 e.g. 0044800....

    Not sure why it didn't work for you but be warned, the call is going to be charged at uk non-geo rates which are very high per minute. Check your operators rate table to find out how much but for example BT charge 29cent per minute during the day and 24cent per minute in the evening


  • #4
    rogue-entity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,665 ✭✭✭rogue-entity


    If you use Skype from your computer, you can indeed call UK 0800 numbers for free, though this might not suit you as you would need a headset and a broadband internet connection, but its another option for you.


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